Authorities in the capital aim to boost efficiency in public services and address growing concerns over labor shortages through AI. ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects US intel assessment that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks represent ‘significant shift’
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters "A significant policy shift is not something that is happening right now." ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan holds steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty
The Japanese central bank maintained its policy rate at 0.75% against an uncertain backdrop of conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy markets.
Japan Finance Minister Continuing to Watch Yen Moves With ‘Sense of Urgency’
The finance minister acknowledged the likelihood of heightened speculative activity in currency markets as the Bank of Japan c ...
Nagoya University professor suspended after accusing student of illicit filming in toilet
Nagoya University suspended a female associate professor despite her being a victim of illicit filming by a student three years ago ... ( read original story ...)
News in easy English: Osaka’s Minami area fights litter, smoking as tourist numbers grow
OSAKA -- Minami, a busy entertainment area in Osaka, is full of tourists from Japan and other countries. But the area now faces problems with too much･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
How Nippon TV’s ‘Tokyo Miko Ninja’ blends AI and human creativity
When Nippon TV premiered “Tokyo Miko Ninja” in January, the Japanese broadcaster wasn’t testing the waters on AI-integrated drama production. It was, by its own account, making a declaration. Set in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader heads to DC bearing gifts of peace for a president at war
Japan’s super-popular prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, will visit the White House on Thursday, as President Donald Trump looks to allies for military help against Iran. ( read original story ...)
Japan Stock Traders’ Guide to Navigating Takaichi-Trump Summit
Japan’s equity investors will closely watch a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington on Thursday for possible agreements on economic and military ... ( read original story ...)
Veteran financier urges 20% crypto allocation as Bitcoin holds near $71K
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $71,288 after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. While the decision was widely expected, the confirmation removes a key layer of uncertainty for ...
AI, crypto industries dump millions into Illinois primaries to mixed results
Illinois' early primary shows the limits of the AI and cryptocurrency industries' spending power on shaping Congress.
Japan to spend nearly $63 billion in second phase of US investment, Nikkei reports
March 19 (Reuters) - Japan is expected to spend around 10 trillion yen ($62.72 billion) in the second phase of its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, targeting projects such as next-generation ...
Salem Yokohama tire plant closes after decades of operation
The plant opened in the 1960’s and the closure marks an end to nearly 60 years of operation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
S&P 500 owner jumps into 24/7 futures for index on crypto exchange
The launch marks the first licensed perpetual derivative contract based on the index.
Exclusive: Polymarket acquires the startup Brahma, in effort to scale its crypto and DeFi infrastructure
The startup aims to help the prediction market platform become one of the biggest consumer-facing crypto companies.